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KeithDowJan 25, 2019

Despite some alluring cinematography and an all-star cast--including Matthew McConaughey--the film is far from alright, alright, alright.

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GinaKJan 30, 2019

I can’t remember the last time I saw a film as bad as this one. I went because I thought it was going to be an unpretentious film with nice scenery and two “stars” I have enjoyed before – Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey. I just wantedI can’t remember the last time I saw a film as bad as this one. I went because I thought it was going to be an unpretentious film with nice scenery and two “stars” I have enjoyed before – Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey. I just wanted to be entertained. Instead I felt like I was trapped in an absurd metaphor for hours on end. What a disaster!… Expand

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RochyrochMar 26, 2019

This movie is like Plan 9 from outer space, so bad and just insane you kind of have to watch it to see how bad. It starts off like a cheap film noir crossing the old man and the sea with double indemnity and right when you think thats as madThis movie is like Plan 9 from outer space, so bad and just insane you kind of have to watch it to see how bad. It starts off like a cheap film noir crossing the old man and the sea with double indemnity and right when you think thats as mad as it can get it throws you over a cliff. No spoiler, just watch and go insane… Expand

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namelessJan 28, 2019

The trailer was intriguing. I always enjoy McConaughey. The ride wasn't so bad but every time Hathaway appeared the continuity was gone.... nothing believable. She really can't act outside of her stereotype. If you like McConaughey it isn'tThe trailer was intriguing. I always enjoy McConaughey. The ride wasn't so bad but every time Hathaway appeared the continuity was gone.... nothing believable. She really can't act outside of her stereotype. If you like McConaughey it isn't that bad. Just be prepared.… Expand

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foxgroveMar 11, 2019

'In Plymouth everyone knows everything' states a minor character to Matthew McConaughey's ex war vet turned struggling fisherman. His reply of 'except what the f*** is going on', is totally apt. Given an impressive trailer, that promises a'In Plymouth everyone knows everything' states a minor character to Matthew McConaughey's ex war vet turned struggling fisherman. His reply of 'except what the f*** is going on', is totally apt. Given an impressive trailer, that promises a different film, and two Oscar winning stars on board this should have at least been journeyman work. Unfortunately, it can't even be called a good bad film. It's just very bad. McConaughey is not the only one in the dark with regards to the silly and baffling plot. He, along with Anne Hathaway as a somewhat down trodden femme fatale give the worst performances of their careers egged on by the appalling screenplay. Matt mugs shamelessly and Anne is borderline hysterical throughout. One pities poor Diane Lane, usually so poised and elegant, but who here just manages to maintain a semblance of dignity by being mercifully underused. Probably the worst film you will see all year. You have been warned.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticFeb 2, 2019

The newest entry in the museum of all time fun bad films (as it sits next to The Book of Henry)is Serenity. This movie is a blast and never in a good way, Matthew McConaughey is all over this role in more ways than one. Diane Lane I reallyThe newest entry in the museum of all time fun bad films (as it sits next to The Book of Henry)is Serenity. This movie is a blast and never in a good way, Matthew McConaughey is all over this role in more ways than one. Diane Lane I really don't know what you were doing and Anne Hathaway and Jason Clarke must have been drunk when they read this script. All I could think about was Lloyd Braun (from Seinfeld) saying Serenity Now Insanity Later!! Overall a low 1 an F!!… Expand

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amheretojudgeJan 30, 2019

A Compromise For Everyone.

Serenity Knight's ultimate and evident thirst of contributing a jaw dropping thriller to the history of cinema, is admirable; he has attempted few other such genre concepts earlier too, his fascination over thatA Compromise For Everyone.

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Knight's ultimate and evident thirst of contributing a jaw dropping thriller to the history of cinema, is admirable; he has attempted few other such genre concepts earlier too, his fascination over that one big moment won't allows him to hover around some other genre. But admiration can get you only so far, for on terms of merit, it wouldn't even qualify as a definite film, in its entirety. After that big horn blows and the curtain drops which Knights has clearly been excited about, the question of its existence starts raising up and piling up, what sounds like a mere discussion is fabricated into a provoking exotic thriller. I can understand the work that Knight poured into the storytelling, it is clearly visible, he has been mature about his secret, he doesn't leave it till the last moment, he attempts to pin down a metaphorical satire of being- among all other possible being- a human.

He has made sure that before the scrutiny hits big on screen, there are enough elements spread around to have a firm grip over his audience and enough quirkiness to make you sit back on your sit. Clearly, using all his guns directed towards these aspects, he lost the practicality among the world or the conversation which let's be honest film relies upon in its early stages. And not that these conversations are chalky but pretentious.

There is one thing to be aware of viewers' expectation on contradicting or questioning the plot and another to voluntarily be blatant about it; too much of anything, especially this, will spoil it. Armed by a brilliant cast, the performance comes off to be the most disappointing experience of all. With none whatsoever commitment or conviction on portraying such edgy characters does any cast comes off even slightly appreciative. Personally, I am amazed by the performance, from both Hathaway and McConaughey.

If these incredibly talented artists has given us some of the best work of their career, they have also managed to give us the worst, without holding back, now this is a range not everyone can cover. Whispering with a smooth voice throughout the film, no matter how irrelevant, McConaughey can and does own that body languages, but Hathaway desperately trying to join in the club, fails so vigorously, that it aches you to go someone through this.

The other supporting cast like Lane, Clarke and Hounsou are mere pawn of a narration that acts accordingly, like a flat rigid chess pieces with no urge to express. What's worse above all, is that we can clearly see what Knight was going for but how is it coming across like and him being not able to scoff off that difference is not at all affordable. Unfortunately, there is nothing to look back and pick out as even comparatively a better part of a film, no matter what we might think, soaking wet McConaughey doesn't count as one. Is there any serenity in Serenity, yes, it will end after an hour and a half, as opposed to what it may feel like.… Expand

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NikolayGMay 28, 2019

I thought to myself, "Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, together! What could go wrong?" A bad script, that's what. Why these two, not to mention Diane Lane - 3 of my favorites! - agreed to act in this ridiculous nonsense is anyone'sI thought to myself, "Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, together! What could go wrong?" A bad script, that's what. Why these two, not to mention Diane Lane - 3 of my favorites! - agreed to act in this ridiculous nonsense is anyone's guess. Do not waste your time on this movie. And to the actors I say - Next time, think before you sign. The one star I give is for the quality of the acting, which is as good as in any movie that has one of these actors or actresses in it. There is no fault on their part except for their bad judgment in accepting this project.

The movie starts with Matthew living on a Martha's Vineyard style island, obsessed with catching a certain fish. It's like Moby Dick but there is no reason given for his obsession. At first I thought the fish killed his son, but that turned out not to be the case. He simply had no motivation to be so possessed by this single-minded goal. It was literally the only thing that mattered to him in life, in addition to a little casual sex.

SPOILER BELOW - It's the only way to explain why the movie is so bad.

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It turns out, he's obsessed with catching this fish because he is a character in a computer game about catching fish. A little boy is controlling him on his laptop. THIS IS NOT A PRANK. It's TRUE!!! Stay away, far far away, from this joke of a movie!!!… Expand